October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clarion (KCAV)

Lat: 42.75°NLon: 93.77°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Kanawha IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Kanawha IA
 42.87°N 93.82°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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